Christmas Cheer at This Year's Hutong Winter Fayre, Dec 14

With eyeball-freezing Siberian winds, a craving for gallons of mulled wine, and the nagging stress that only gift shopping can bring, it must mean that Christmas is just around the corner. Luckily for us, The Hutong Winter Fayre has heard your cries and will take you in its warm bosom on Saturday, Dec 14 at 11am-4pm. The perfect panacea for all that ails you, this beloved annual Fayre sees shoppers huddle together on The Hutong's terrace sipping on steaming cups of spiced wine and browsing some of the finest goods from local sellers.

For Morgan O'Hara, managing partner at The Hutong, the appeal of the fayre is obvious: "Though Beijing is a constantly changing city, our Winter Fayre has remained pretty much the same over the years: it's a fun community event that brings together a diverse collection of Beijing's local vendors and small businesses for a day-long celebration of the holiday season. Whether you're looking to buy Christmas gifts or just want to enjoy some delicious food and mulled wine with friends, come by our courtyard for good times and a good dose of holiday spirit."

"The fayre is a special community event, and we feel fortunate we’ll be able to host it again this Christmas season. With so much change happening in the hutongs, it’s a reminder we can’t take things for granted, and so in some ways, it will feel a bit more poignant. Certainly, a gathering for us to cherish and enjoy!” added O'Hara.